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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.18, 1,387.08 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.18, 1,387.08 and 631.92 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.18 : 1,387.08 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.18/1,387.08 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.18x = 1,387.08 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.18x = 876,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,523.59/1,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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